Moray Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Moray Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 21.568 N,3 1.421 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.359467
  • Longitude: -3.023683
Wreck Depth 68.04 m
Water Depth 71 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MORAY
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 49.2 m
Width 7.3 m
Draught 3.2
Sonar Length 36.61
Sonar Width 8.16
Shadow Height 3.39
Orientation 39
Tonnage 438
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 17, 1893
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 044.2,027.9,001.1,201
Original Detection Year 1959
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source other
Surveying Details H818/59 10.2.59 INS NDWPA IN 582112N, 030424W. BR STD. 30.9.80 AMEND TO USCPA 50MTRS. NE 115. H2336/84 21.3.86 EXAM'D 10.10.85 IN 582135N, 030119W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [3 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 67 IN GEN DEPTH 71MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 4.2MTRS, LENGTH 33MTRS, BEAM 8MTRS. LYING UPRIGHT AND INTACT, ORIENTATED 040/220 DEG. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 246). AMEND TO WK 67MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. PREVIOUSLY THOUGHT TO BE 'FREYA'. (QV). HH100/351/15 23.8.00 DIVED IN 5821.570N, 0301.418W [WGD] USING DGPS. DEPTH TO WK 68MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 71MTRS BY DEPTH GAUGE. LENGTH 45MTRS, WIDTH 6MTRS. HT BY DEPTH GAUGE 3MTRS. LIES 045/225 DEGS WITH BOWS TOWARDS 045 DEGS. SCOUR 1MTR DEEP EXTENDS 45MTRS 045/225 DEGS. SEABED FINE SAND. INTACT WITH SLIGHT LIST TO PORT, NO DEBRIS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. BELL RECOVERED INSCRIBED 'MORAY'. ONLY MORAY KNOWN WAS LOST ON 17.11.1893. GENERAL POOR CONDITION OF THE METAL OF THE SHIP COULD BE FROM THAT AGE. BRIDGE TELEGRAPH ALSO LOCATED, WHICH WOULD BE UNLIKELY ON THE DIESEL POWERED FREYA. NO ENGINE OR BOILERS LOCATED AS THE SUPERSTRUCTURE HAS COLLAPSED INTO THE DECKING. DECKING COMPLETELY ROTTED AWAY. TWO LARGE WINCHES LIE TOWARDS THE BOW AND A CABIN ACCESS SHELTER DOORWAY STOOD JUST BACK FROM THE BOW. COMMERCIAL GUARD REQUESTED. (J LEIGH/B HUMBY, LTR DTD 15.8.00). NCA. 15.3.13 CINC DELETED. MORE THAT FIVE YEARS. RSDRA2022000131756 4.1.23 EXAM'D 13.7.21; LOCATED IN 5821.568N, 0301.421W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 68.04MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 71MTRS. LENGTH 36.6MTRS, WIDTH 8.2MTRS, HT 3.4MTRS. ORIENTATION 39/219 DEGS. WRECK UPRIGHT AND INTACT HOWEVER THE STRUCTURES ON THE TOP ARE INDISTINGUISHABLE. (A-2-SEA SOLUTIONS LTD, HI1710 - H525-906). AMEND NDW 68MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Jan 25, 2023

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1889 BY THE GRANGEMOUTH DOCKYARD CO OF ALLOA. MACHINERY BY ALLEY & MACLELLAY OF GLASGOW. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY W ADAM OF BURGHEAD. SINGLE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 60 HP, SINGLE SCREW. PASSAGE SUNDERLAND FOR BURGHEAD. CARGO COAL. FOUNDERED AND LOST IN NW FORCE 11.

General Comments

WRECK UPRIGHT AND INTACT HOWEVER, THE STRUCTURES ON THE TOP ARE INDISTINGUISHABLE

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 58 21.568 N,3 1.421 W
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FAQ

Where is the MORAY wreck located?

The MORAY wreck is located at coordinates 58 21.568 N,3 1.421 W.

How deep is the MORAY and where exactly is it located?

The MORAY lies at a depth of about 68.04 meters and is located at coordinates 58 21.568 N,3 1.421 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MORAY?

The seabed around the MORAY lies at approximately 71 meters deep.

When did the MORAY sink?

The MORAY sank on Nov 17, 1893.

When was the wreck of the MORAY discovered?

The wreck of the MORAY was discovered in 1959.

What country did the MORAY belong to?

The MORAY belonged to GB.

What cargo was the MORAY carrying?

The MORAY was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the MORAY?

The MORAY had a tonnage of 438 tons.

What type of wreck is the MORAY?

The MORAY is classified as a steam ship.

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